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Brinnin

American  
[brin-in] / ˈbrɪn ɪn /

noun

  1. John Malcolm, 1916–98, U.S. poet, editor, and educator, born in Canada.


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That Brinnin was a closeted gay man remains more implied here than explored, though it subtly infuses Wood's excellent, circumspect performance.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 18, 2015

Set in New York, circa 1950, Brinnin ends up being a glorified babysitter to Thomas.

From Salon Jun. 12, 2015

Coerced by Brinnin, Thomas eventually reads the letter and hallucinates the presence of the beautiful, fiery Caitlin.

From New York Times Jun. 11, 2015

Reitell was an assistant of his American tour agent John Brinnin, and was to oversee the production of Under Milk Wood.

From BBC Nov. 8, 2013

And Brinnin was in love with Dylan a bit.

From The Guardian Dec. 9, 2012

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